same $100k income, fresh start from Melbourne
changea dispatch from
lexington
KY
38.04°N
84.50°W
Lexington is the Thoroughbred horse capital of the world, with bluegrass-fed horse farms surrounding the city in white-fenced perfection. Keeneland racetrack is one of the most beautiful in the world. The bourbon trail starts right here. Downtown is small but tightening up nicely with food and bars. The University of Kentucky's blue bleeds through everything.
the verdict
cheaper each month than Melbourne
On paper, Lexington and Melbourne are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
21% cheaper than Melbourne(vs $1,895/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Melbourne
vs 0% in Melbourne
$6,470/mo
$32 more than Melbourne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
8% cheaper than Melbourne
vs $351k in Melbourne
520k
vs 644k in Melbourne
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Melbourne edges ahead with 254 pleasant days.
60/100
9% higher than Melbourne
vs 55/100 in Melbourne
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
5% higher than Melbourne
vs 84/100 in Melbourne
13
550% more than Melbourne
vs 2 nonstops in Melbourne
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